f. Select Start this connection automatically and click Next.
6. Click the “Wireless Communication” icon on the Quick Access tray at the bottom of the laptop screen. If you cannot
see the icon, expand the Quick Access tray.
7. From the list of wireless networks connected, select the wireless network you created and click Connect.
8. Proceed to Scanner 3100 Network Connection below.
Multi-Port Router Option
If the router in use has multiple LAN ports, proceed as follows:
1. Boot the router by performing the following tasks.
a. Connect power to the router using the supplied power source. If using a USB-powered router, connect the USB
power cable to the laptop and to the router to power the router from the laptop.
b. Wait approximately 20 seconds.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable to the laptop and to one of the router LAN ports.
2. Proceed to Scanner 3100 Network Connection below.
Scanner 3100 Network Connection
To connect the Scanner 3100 to the local area network (LAN), use the following procedures.
1. Remove the Scanner 3100 rear enclosure cover and connect the power supply to the power terminal. The Scanner
3100 will take approximately one minute to boot.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the terminal board’s RJ-45 connector and to the router’s LAN port. The Scanner 3100
will detect the network automatically.
3. Record the Scanner 3100’s IP address displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD display.
4. Open a web browser, type the Scanner 3100’s IP address in the address bar, and press “Enter” on the keyboard or
keypad of your device.
5. On the Device Login screen, enter the appropriate user name and password. Default entries (case-sensitive) are:
User Name: admin
Password: scanner
6. Press the “Login” button on the screen.
Note If the loading stalls, click Refresh. If a connection to the Scanner is not established, verify the IP address and
repeat step 4.
Important Changing the administrative password after the initial login is strongly recommended. See the
“Security” section of the Scanner 3100 Web Interface User Manual for instructions on changing the
administrative password, and setting up additional users with password-protected access.
WiFi Communications Accessory
The WiFi communications accessory (“WiFi box”) provides wireless access to the Scanner 3100 via the web interface
and a permanently installed wireless modem. The WiFi box is externally powered and can be accessed by multiple users.
It also allows users to communicate to the Scanner 3100 from a safe distance outside a Class I, Div. 1 area for compli-
ance with hazardous area safety regulations.
The WiFi solution includes a wireless modem, modem power supply, and internal antenna cable/lightning arrestor as-
sembled inside a weatherproof Class I, Div. 2 enclosure and an external remote-mount antenna with pole-mounting
hardware. A 10-ft antenna cable and an Ethernet/power bundled cable (5, 10, 20 or 30 feet) are optionally available for
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